Heidi Jones has announced she will run to fill the vacant seat as the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer at the November election.
Heidi has lived in the area her entire life, graduating from Kingsland High School in 1995.
For the last 12 years she has been a resident in the City of Ostrander, where she is serving her second term as an elected city council member and serves on the Uffda Days Committee. She is a member of the Bluff Country Toastmasters Club and volunteers for St. Croix Hospice. She is also currently employed as the finance officer in the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer office.
“I have vested almost 11 years of my county government career directly in the responsibilities of auditor/treasurer office. My years of experience, training and certifications provide me with vital knowledge to successfully fill the role as auditor/treasurer. A vast majority of the duties performed in the auditor/treasurer’s office are mandated by the State of Minnesota. This requires working closely with other departments within the county, as well as taxpayers, cities, townships, school districts and surrounding county staff. The relationships I have forged are invaluable in working together for the most viable solutions to implement these requirements. This communication is essential to the role of the auditor/treasurer. In addition, I have over 23 years of providing quality customer service.”
Heidi is certified by the State of Minnesota in Property Tax Calculations for Real and Personal Property. This is required by state statute to calculate annual rates and tax payments for county taxpayers for both proposed as well as certified taxes. In a majority of the positions Heidi has held, an in depth understanding of the Minnesota state property taxing regulations is required, as it plays a key role in the configuration, testing, documentation and enhancement of the processes and taxing systems.
“I am passionate about providing exceptional customer service and educating the public on processes to provide transparency whether that be over the phone, through email or in person. I work hard to ensure that state statutes and procedures are followed properly so that property taxes and related processes are completed accurately.”
“Throughout my 25 years of employment, I have held various supervisory/management positions. I have learned that no one can be successful on their own. It requires a positive attitude and embracing the differences in your coworkers and team. I believe effective communication is also crucial to foster and achieve good working relationships, boost morale and efficiency in performing duties.”
Heidi has two children, a daughter, Lexi, and a son, Dom. Dom and his fiancé Kayla have gifted Heidi with her first grandchild, Sophia. They attend Grace Church in Stewartville, Minn.
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Ginger says
Good luck, Heidi your air conditioner has been running in your camper ginget across the lane